Razvan Belea Wins 2023 EPT Paris Main Event for €1.17M

Razvan Belea made history by winning the 2023 EPT Paris Main Event, securing a prize of €1,170,000. The event, which had 1,606 entries, was the sixth largest Main Event in EPT history. Belea's victory came after a heads-up battle against Peter Jorgne, where he maintained a significant chip lead throughout.

The total prize pool for the event was €7,708,800, with Belea taking the lion's share. Belea had around $112K in live tournament cashes before this win, but his online earnings on PokerStars alone amounted to $1.25 million, making him a strong contender from the start.

Speaking after his victory, Belea expressed his disbelief and joy, stating that winning the EPT Main Event was a dream come true. He credited his success to his dedication and hard work, having studied extensively behind the computer. The win marks the first EPT Main Event title for Romania.